The World As I See It Quiz | Eight Week Quiz E

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The World As I See It Quiz | Eight Week Quiz E

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 "Germany".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were the names of the two secretaries of the Prussian Academy of Sciences who signed the Academy's answer to Einstein?
(a) F. von Edelmann and E. Heinemann.
(b) H. von Hofsmannsthal and E. Lessing.
(c) H. von Pueschner and E. Heidegger.
(d) H. von Ficker and E. Heymann.

2. What treaty did Einstein call unfortunate?
(a) the Treaty of Paris.
(b) the Treaty of Versailles.
(c) the International Treaty of Nations.
(d) the Treaty of Berlin.

3. What did Berliner describe a scientific author to be a cross between in his humorous riddle?
(a) a hedgehog and a rose.
(b) a peony and an ant.
(c) a mimosa and a porcupine.
(d) a lion and a mouse.

4. What is the principle art of a teacher according to Einstein?
(a) the ability to teach but also maintain discipline.
(b) to awaken the joy in creation and knowledge.
(c) the abiliity to inspire students to get high marks.
(d) the ability to hold the interest of his/her students.

5. What was the problem forced on Einstein's Berlin surgeon friend out of the necessities of his practice?
(a) transplantation of tendons, a solution to lost muscles.
(b) maintaining sanitary conditions during surgery.
(c) the improvement of anesthesiology.
(d) maintaining harmony among the medical staff.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a chief reason we can't abolish war according to Einstein?

2. With which famous French writer did Einstein compare himself with in explaining his decision not to associate with the French Manifesto against anti-Semitism?

3. What did Einstein deem the most important thing in helping humanity forward?

4. What accusation by the Prussian Academy of Sciences did Einstein feel was slanderous?

5. How many men refusing to fight on conscientious grounds at the same moment did Einstein think would be irresistible?

(see the answer key)

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